# Clinton High School (Clinton, Mississippi)

Clinton High School is a suburban public high school located in Clinton, Mississippi, United States, serving grades 10–12.

## Demographics

Clinton High School enrolls approximately 1,290 students per year in grades 10–12. It is a separate campus from the Clinton school district's ninth-grade campus, Sumner Hill, which enrolls an additional 350 students. Demographic information about CHS and other schools throughout the Clinton Public School District is posted annually on the Mississippi Department of Education Web site.

## Academics
### AP Courses Offered

* AP Calculus
* AP Biology
* AP English III (Language)
* AP English IV (Literature)
* AP Chemistry
* AP European History
* AP Macroeconomics
* AP United States History
* AP United States Government

## Clubs and Organizations

Clinton High School offers a variety of clubs and organizations that cater to the students' diverse needs.
* Academic Team
* Anchor Club
* Arrow Players
* Arrow Singers
* Art Club
* Attache Show Choir
* Band
* Book Club
* Chemistry Club
* Chess Club
* Color Guard
* Cultural Awareness Society
* DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)
* Diamond Girls
* FEA (Future Educators Association)
* GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance)
* HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
* History Club
* International Thespian Society
* Jazz Band
* Journalism
* Model United Nations
* Mu Alpha Theta
* National Honor Society
* SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
* Science Olympiad
* SkillsUSA
* Spanish Club
* Speech and Debate Team (Forensics)
* Student Council
* Winter Guard
* Youth in Government

### Attaché Show Choir

Clinton's Attaché Show Choir is considered to be one of the top show choirs in the nation. Clinton Attaché is under the direction of David and Mary Fehr. Since 1992, Attaché has competed in 94 competitions across the United States. In that time they have been named Grand Champion 85 times at 34 different venues in 12 different states. In the same time, Attaché has finished in 2nd place seven (7) times, 3rd place once (1), and 4th place once (1). As of March 12, 2022, Attaché has broken its previous record of 22 consecutive grand championships (2001-2008) while competing against elite groups across the nation. Attaché currently holds the longest winning streak in the history of show choir (2014–Present) at 23 consecutive grand championships. It has on multiple occasions been ranked the No. 1 show choir in America by the Show Choir Ranking System. Attaché is composed of 41 singers and dancers, 15 pit members, and 8 crew members. The pit is directed by Robert Allen, and the crew is directed by Deborah Morgan. Technical Support includes Robert Gatewood and Jesse Emling. Attaché also has been the host of Show Choir Nationals in Nashville, TN for 20 straight years.

### Arrow Singers

Clinton's Arrow Singers is an all-superior rated choral program. The Arrow Singers are under the direction of Carol Joy Sparkman. The Arrow Singers consist of seven choirs:
* On-core- TTBB pop a capella choir
* Arrow401 – SSAA pop a capella choir
* Vocalise- SSAA beginner choir
* Belles Voix – SSAA beginner choir
* Vivace – SSAA advanced choir
* Varsity Men – TTBB choir
* Colla Voce – SATB choir
Arrow Singers frequently perform with Distinguished Concerts International New York. In 2016, they performed at Carnegie Hall. In 2018, they performed at Lincoln Center.

### Clinton Arrow Bands
#### Ensembles

* Color Guard
* Indoor Percussion
* Marching Band
* Concert Band
* Jazz Band

## Athletics

Clinton Arrows participate in the following sports:
* Baseball
* Basketball – Boys
* Basketball – Girls
* Bowling
* Cheerleaders
* Cross Country
* Fastpitch softball
* Football
* Golf
* Powerlifting
* Slowpitch softball
* Soccer – Boys
* Soccer – Girls
* Swimming
* Tennis
* Track
* Volleyball

### Championships and awards

* Clinton High School was designated as a National Blue Ribbon School in 1982–1983.
* Clinton High School was one of only 50 in the nation to earn a Siemens Foundation Award for Advanced Placement in 2009, for the high quality of its college prep courses and instructors.

## Notable alumni

* Lance Bass, actor, musician
* Mark Childress, novelist
* Barry Hannah, novelist
* Meredith Edwards, singer
* Ted DiBiase Jr., actor and professional wrestler.
* Sasha Goodlett, Women's National Basketball Association player for the Chicago Sky
* Cam Akers, National Football League running back for the Los Angeles Rams